What to Bring

Men:

  • 2 button up cotton shirts that are long sleeved; with or without a collar (light colored will be cooler)
  • 2 pair loose fitting pants what are linen, cotton, twill or corduroy or black or tan jeans (no cargo pants)
  • 1 wide brim pioneer style, straw or cowboy hat with chin strap (to keep from blowing away)
  • 1 set of flannel or thermal sleepwear (long sleeves and long pants)
  • 1 pair sturdy, broken in running shoes (shoes need to have laces, so that they can be tied and secured around feet to prevent blisters) and 1 extra pair of shoes in case one gets wet or causes blisters
  • 4 pairs of wool or hiking socks or cotton socks with sock liners
    (to help prevent blisters)

Women:

  • 2 long sleeved dresses and/or cotton skirts that are just above the ankle with a long sleeved,
    button up cotton blouse (light color will be cooler)
  • 1 or 2 bonnets or 1 wide brimmed straw hat with chin strap (to keep from blowing away)
  • 1 or 2 pairs cotton bloomers that are just above the ankle
  • 1 or 2 aprons with a pocket
  • 1 long warm nightgown or 1 set of flannel or thermal sleep wear (long sleeves and long pants)
  • 1 pair sturdy, broken in running shoes (shoes need to have laces so that they can be tied and secured around feet to prevent blisters) and 1 extra pair of shoes in case one gets wet or causes blisters
  • 4 pairs of wool or hiking socks or cotton socks with sock liners (to help prevent blisters)
  • Feminine hygiene supplies

Everyone:

  • Water bottle
  • 1 large canvas bag or heavy duty flour sack (no suitcases), lined with a garbage bag to keep clothes dry
  • 1 warm sleeping bag lined with a wool blanket and a 8x12 tarp or plastic to use as a ground cloth and cover from the rain
  • 1 heavy and warm coat with hood or bring warm stocking cap AND 1 rain poncho
  • 1 metal (or plastic) pie tin or plate, 1 metal bowl, 1 metal fork, spoon and butter knife and 1 enamel or tin cup with a handle
  • 1 – 5 gallon bucket
  •  2 sets of underwear
  •  Prescribed medications only
  •  Flashlight
  •  Deodorant (Please), small hand towel
  •  Toothbrush/toothpaste, comb/brush
  •  Band aids, Chap Stick, insect repellent, and sunscreen
  •  Old set of scriptures
  •  Baby wipes

Optional

  • Camera, Sunglasses, Shawl
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